July 7, 2020 - Fed Cattle Set-Aside bidding continues, Canadian beef producers applaud CUSMA implementation, Environmental Stewardship Award nominations due next week, Alberta Environment and Parks reporting resumes July 15, 2020, In other news...
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Alberta Beef Producers
Over 18,000 producers. One organization.
ABP is at the heart of Alberta’s cattle and beef industry. We work on behalf of more than 18,000 beef cattle producers to maintain the Canadian beef advantage: outstanding genetics; robust food safety, beef grading, animal health and environmental standards; efficient production practices; high standards of animal care; responsible environmental stewardship; and world-class processing facilities that consistently produce safe, nutritious, high quality, and great tasting beef.
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Want to know which producers qualify for a checkoff refund? What savings you’re eligible for with the Alberta Beef Producers Loyalty Program card? The latest beef supply figures? You’ll find them all – and more – here in the Resources section.
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July 8, 2020 - Listen to ABP Director Kolton Kasur discuss the Environmental Stewardship Award.
Environmental Stewardship Award nominations open
deadline July 15, 2020
The 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award nomination form is available here.
INDUSTRY UPDATES ON COVID-19
June 22, 2020
Fed Cattle Set-Aside bid process opens June 29: Applications now open
Alberta Beef Producer MLA COVID letter template
Alberta Beef Consumer MLA COVID letter template
June 11, 2020 - Alberta Beef Producers Town Hall audio recording
Canadian Cattlemen's Association COVID-19 Resources
CCA Recommendations to Cdn Gov Financial Support for Producers
CCA International Shipments Q and A
Information and Tips
Information and Tips for Cdn Farms on COVID-19
ACFA COVID-19 BMP for Feedlots
COVID-19 Branding Tips for Canadian Beef Operations
Recommendations for Delivering Cattle
Guidance for TFW Employers on COVID-19
Guidance to Beef Operations on Employees and COVID-19
Available Financial Support
2019 ANNUAL REPORT
Click here to view the ABP 2019 Annual Report.
A STRATEGIC RESEARCH PROPOSAL TO THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Click here to see the white paper developed in collaboration with Alberta agriculture commodity boards and commissions.
Upcoming Events
Alberta Range Stewardship Course / Southern Alberta Grazing School for Women
July 16 to July 30, 2020
July 16 - Grazing Principles and Practices
July 21 - Riparian Function and Health
July 23 - Range Health
July 28 - Ranching Women Case Studies
July 30 - Mental Health for Ag Producers
Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JvgFiKl4Rfa69bi9TEvTZw
Lacombe Field Day presented by Alberta Barley and Alberta Beef
July 29, 2020
Lacombe, AB
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Alberta Barley to hear from leading industry experts on new feed and malt barley varieties, plant growth regulators and weed control. Register here.